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US obliteration of Caribbean boat was a clear violation of international ‘right to life’ laws – no matter who was on board
US obliteration of Caribbean boat was a clear violation of international ‘right to life’ laws – no matter who was on board The US government’s justification for killing 11 people on a boat suspected of transporting illegal drugs in the Caribbean as an attack on “narco-terrorists” is flawed and ignores international law. The killings violated […]
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Turkey and the PKK have made historic moves toward peace – now begins the hard diplomatic work
Turkey and the PKK have made historic moves toward peace – now begins the hard diplomatic work Turkey’s peace process with the PKK has made historic moves toward peace, including the formal disbandment of the group and a symbolic disarmament ceremony in northern Iraq. The Turkish government and the PKK face significant challenges ahead, including […]
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This isn’t how wars are ended − a veteran diplomat explains how Trump-Putin summit is amateurish and politically driven
This isn’t how wars are ended − a veteran diplomat explains how Trump-Putin summit is amateurish and politically driven U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 15, 2025, in Alaska is expected to be a photo opportunity rather than a meaningful peace deal, according to veteran diplomat Donald Heflin. […]
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The Druze are a tightly knit community – and the violence in Syria is triggering fears in Lebanon
The Druze are a tightly knit community – and the violence in Syria is triggering fears in Lebanon The Druze community, a tightly knit minority in the Levant region, is facing fears of sectarian violence in Lebanon following clashes in Syria. The violence in Sweida, Syria, has triggered concerns among Lebanese Druze, who fear that […]
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The quiet war: What’s fueling Israel’s surge of settler violence – and the lack of state response
The quiet war: What’s fueling Israel’s surge of settler violence – and the lack of state response Since October 2023, Jewish settlers have carried out around 2,000 attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, a dramatic surge compared to previous periods. The violence is fueled by a confluence of ideological fervor, opportunism, and far-right Israelis’ […]
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Ceasefires like the one between Iran and Israel often fail – but an agreement with specific conditions is more likely to hold
Ceasefires like the one between Iran and Israel often fail – but an agreement with specific conditions is more likely to hold Despite President Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, both countries launched airstrikes against each other within hours, raising concerns that the deal may not hold. Ceasefire deals often fail due […]
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Peace has long been elusive in rural Colombia – Black women’s community groups try to bring it closer each day
Peace has long been elusive in rural Colombia – Black women’s community groups try to bring it closer each day Colombia’s internal conflict has lasted over six decades, making it one of the oldest conflicts in the world, and violence surged in early 2025, killing dozens and displacing tens of thousands. The country’s peace agreement […]
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From censorship to curiosity: Pope Francis’ appreciation for the power of history and books
From censorship to curiosity: Pope Francis’ appreciation for the power of history and books Pope Francis delivers the Angelus noon prayer in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, on Nov. 10, 2024. AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia In January 2025, while doing research at the Vatican archives, I heard Pope Francis’ Sunday prayers in St. Peter’s Square. […]
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